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Our Neighborhood
Located in the heart of the Historic Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego, you'll find a truly eclectic blend of fun and culture here. Hostelling International San Diego, Downtown, is in the prime location to enjoy this unique atmosphere. Offering the city's most exciting nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter features 16 blocks of chic restaurants and cafes, boutiques, galleries, bars, clubs, and theatres. Within a few minutes walk you can explore the majority of San Diego's attractions such as Seaport Village, Balboa Park and the world famous Zoo, the ferry to Coronado Island and Little Italy. Only blocks from the Convention Center, the trolley and all major bus lines, everything San Diego has to offer is right at your fingertips.

Downtown Hostel

We are proud to boast the best location in San Diego's most entertaining and central neighborhood.

Our Mission

To help all, especially the young gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Hostelling International is the world’s largest and most respected network of hostels. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural understanding through travel.

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine

Our Hostel

Fun, Friendly, Safe, Clean, and Comfortable, we are the best and most welcoming place for travelers of all ages. Our guests include tourists, families, conventioneers, groups, backpackers, hostellers of all types and from all over the world. We have plenty of common spaces to suit your needs. Enjoy a conversation in our social Living Room, share a meal in our Dining Room, kick-back in our TV Room, have a fierce competition at one of our Game Tables, or spend a quiet moment in our Tropical Courtyard Library. Our Kitchen has everything you would find at home. Blend a smoothie, make some Belgian Waffles, grill up a steak, or bake some muffins, you'll find everything you need. Our events calendar and area information will make sure you don’t miss out on any of the excitement happening in our city.

We Offer...

  • 4, 6, and 10 person Dormitory Rooms with and without en-suite baths.
  • Private Rooms with and without en-suite bathrooms, Double, Twin, and Family size!
  • Free All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast!
  • Free Tea and Coffee all Day!
  • Free Wireless Internet Access for your laptop or PDA!
  • Free Downtown and Balboa Park walking tours!
  • Free personal lockers in every Dorm (bring your own pad lock or buy one from our front desk)
  • Free luggage storage
  • Huge calendar of activities, events, and staff picks
  • 24 hour reception: Late Check-in, No Curfew, No Worries!
  • 24 hour fully-equipped kitchen
  • Super cozy and comfortable TV room
  • Quiet Courtyard Garden Library
  • Games and Puzzles
  • Inexpensive High-Speed Internet
  • Laundry Room
  • Information Desk staffed daily by local volunteers

Our Staff

We are the only San Diego hostel with 24 hour reception. For your safety and convenience there is always staff on duty. Our team is full of friendly and knowledgeable travelers who love to meet our guests and answer questions to help make your San Diego trip as fulfilling as possible.

General Manager: Iain Baker
Assistant Manager: David Proulx
Front Office Manager: Andrea Carter

Our Activities

There is something happening every day at HI - San Diego, Downtown. We have free walking tours of Downtown and to Balboa Park and the Museums, and inexpensive Multi-Cultural Dinners. We are always getting free tickets to concerts at the House of Blues. Go Sea Kayaking, take a Bike Tour, or just hang out at the beach.

So Reserve Now! Feel free to call us with your questions ANY TIME, we're always open and looking forward to hearing from you! Call Toll-Free 1-888-GO-HI-USA (888-464-4872) ext.156 in the U.S. or +1.619.525.1531 from anywhere in the world.

P.S. Ask to stay in one of our beautiful newly remodeled Private Rooms!

Directions to HI – San Diego, Downtown

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